Staff Contact Details

Director: International Relations		Vacant

Responsible for providing leadership in key operations (academic collaborations/ linkages, marketing of UKZN to the international community and recruitment and enrolment of international students of the International Relations Office. To ensure that the international students, the University community as a whole and the international sector is provided with efficient and professional services by the International Relations Office.
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International Relations Officer		Reshina Umra
(Howard College Campus)

Tel:	+27(0)31 260 2230
Fax:	+27(0)31 260 2967
Address:	Room 410, Rick Turner Students Union Building Howard College Campus Durban 4091
Email:	[email protected]

International Student Applications Officer		Vacant
(Howard College Campus)
The International Student Applications Officer is responsible for co-ordinating and monitoring International applications to the University. Works in close liaison with faculties, academic programmes, admissions staff and student academic affairs staff. Assists and advises with assessment and evaluation of international credentials.
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Principal International Advisor		Tasmeera Singh
(Howard College Campus)
The Principal International Advisor manages and supports international partnerships and linkages; is responsible for coordinating international visits for purposes of future collaborations and undertakes special projects for purposes of internationalising the university
Tel:	+27(0)31 260 3078
Fax:	+27(0)31 260 2967
Address:	Room 404, Rick Turner Students Union Building Howard College Campus Durban 4091
Email:	[email protected]

Student Exchange/Study Abroad Coordinator		Preshantha Reddy
(Howard College Campus)
Responsible for promotion and marketing of the Student Exchange programme to both local UKZN students and incoming international students. Manages all aspects of the student exchange and study abroad programmes for both incoming and outgoing students. The main areas of focus are liaison and coordination between the university and international institutions regarding exchange agreements.
Tel:	+27(0)31 260 2870
Fax:	+27(0)31 260 2967
Address:	Room 409, Rick Turner Students Union Building Howard College Campus Durban 4091
Email:	[email protected] / [email protected]

Head: International Student Office		Nombuso Mtshali
(Pietermaritzburg Campus)
To provide leadership by overseeing the operation of the International Student Office and implement overall support and service to all internationals, administrative processes and procedures. Plan, interface and network with internal and external service providers.Assist with hosting of visits from international partners and visitors.Play an active role in internationalization of UKZN by attending, participating and presenting at national and international conferences, seminars and workshops. Host integrative programmes like Orientation, Cultural Days, Community outreach and other Socialisation initiatives. Administer and manage all categories of students. i.e under/post graduates, study abroad/exchange, inter-study, post doctorals, short term study, researchers on sabbaticals and visitors.
Tel:	+27(0)33 2605194
Fax:	+27 (0) 33 2605729
Address:	International Student Office ( ISO) Milner Rd Room F10 Pietermaritzburg campus
Email:	[email protected]

Assistant: International Student Office		Vacant
(Pietermaritzburg Campus)
To provide assistance, service and support to the Head of ISO with implementation, provision, and management of specific core and secondary services provided to all internationals. To manage immigration clearance in terms of valid passport, study permits and health insurance.
Tel:	+27 (0) 33 260 5313
Fax:	+27(0) 33260 5729
Address:	International Student Office ( ISO) Milner Rd Room F10 Pietermaritzburg campus
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Head : International Student Office		Vacant
(Westville Campus and Edgewood Campus)
To provide leadership by overseeing the operation of the International Student Office and implement overall support and service to all internationals, administrative processes and procedures. Plan, interface and network with internal and external service providers.Assist with hosting of visits from international partners and visitors.Play an active role in internationalization of UKZN by attending, participating and presenting at national and international conferences, seminars and workshops. Host integrative programmes like Orientation, Cultural Days, Community outreach and other Socialisation initiatives. Administer and manage all categories of students. i.e under/post graduates, study abroad/exchange, inter-study, post doctorals, short term study, researchers on sabbaticals and visitors.
Tel:	+27(0)31 260 7253 / 3662
Fax:	+27 (0)31 260 7638
Address:	Room K10/ K102, Asoka Theatre joining Comsa Lounge next to Graduate School of Business and Leadership University Road Westville Campus Durban – 4091 KZN – South Africa.
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Head : International Student Office		Vacant
(Howard College Campus and Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine)
To provide leadership by overseeing the operation of the International Student Office and implement overall support and service to all internationals, administrative processes and procedures. Plan, interface and network with internal and external service providers.Assist with hosting of visits from international partners and visitors.Play an active role in internationalization of UKZN by attending, participating and presenting at national and international conferences, seminars and workshops. Host integrative programmes like Orientation, Cultural Days, Community outreach and other Socialisation initiatives. Administer and manage all categories of students. i.e under/post graduates, study abroad/exchange, inter-study, post doctorals, short term study, researchers on sabbaticals and visitors.
Tel:	+27 (0) 31 2602205
Fax:	+27 (0) 31 260 3715
Address:	Howard College Level 4 Shepstone Building Room E446/E447 Durban 4041 Howard College Level 4 Shepstone Building Room E446/E447 Durban 4041 Howard College Level 4 Shepstone Building Room E446/E447 Durban 4041
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Assistant: International Student Office		Ms Iris Gerber
(Howard College Campus)
To provide assistance, service and support to the Head of ISO with implementation, provision, and management of specific core and secondary services provided to all internationals. To manage immigration clearance in terms of valid passport, study permits and health insurance.
Tel:	+27 (0) 31 2602819
Fax:	+27 (0) 31 260 3715
Address:	Howard College Level 4 Shepstone Building Room E446/E447 Durban 4041
Email:	[email protected]

International Students – Documents required for registration
You will need to produce the following documents to the International Student Office (ISO) in order to obtain a Certificate of Clearance for the purpose of academic registration:

Certified copy of a passport
certified copy of study Visa and
Proof of a South African medical health cover (please refer to the information below)
ISO form (obtained from your School or ISO offices)

Refugee/Asylum Seeker Status document for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Please send the above documents to the following ISOs:
Howard College and Medical School Campuses
Mr Daniel Kubelwa – Tel: +27 31 260 2819 – [email protected]
Pietermaritzburg Campus
Ms Nombuso Mtshali – Tel: +27 33 260 5194 – [email protected]
Westville Campus and Edgewood Campus
Mr Christain Ishimwe – Tel: +27 31 260 8223 – [email protected]
Medical Health Cover
It is compulsory for you to obtain one of the UKZN recommended medical health covers which are CompCare and Momentum Health. You will be required to pay for the full calendar year, i.e. from 01 January to 31 December of that year or for 5 months if you will be spending one semester at the university.
Medical Health Cover is one of the requirements when applying for a study visa at the South African High Commission in your country. Please be advised that without Medical Health Cover you will not be granted a study visa. It is thus advisable to make the necessary financial arrangements for the medical health cover prior to applying for a study visa.
The contact details for the medical schemes recommended by UKZN are as follows:

Name	Web Address	Contact Email
CompCare Wellness	https://www.studentplan.co.za/	[email protected]
Momentum Health	https://www.ingwehealth.co.za/	[email protected]

Consultant Name	Contact Number	Contact Email
Geshal Chettiar	+27 (0) 76 062 3739	[email protected]
Debbie Pretorius	+27 (0) 31 566 8400	[email protected]